Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
Date:
ca. 1837
Object Number:
1953.197
Medium:
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Presentation shield (framed): Knickerbocker 12
Object Number:
INV.9740
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
frame: 37 x 25 x 8 1/2 in. ( 94 x 63.5 x 21.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved(?): on metal plate affixed to bottom of obverse: "WILSON, MAKER."
handwritten in ink: on card attached inside frame: "Presented by Ed. G. Mahon / Son of the Late John Mahon Expt. / of Engine Co. 12 of N.Y. City. / 2459 2nd Ave. Cor. 126th St."
Description:
White painted leather firefighters' presentation shield presented to Knickerbocker No. 12 by Americus Engine Co. No. 6; upper half with "AMERICUS ENGINE Co." in applied lettering on recessed, red painted panel, with recessed, black painted "6" with embroidered shields and scrolling floral motif flanked by painted fire engines below; lower half with "KNICKERBOCKER" in applied lettering on recessed, red painted panel flanked by two oval tintype portraits, with applied, black painted leather "12" surrounded by painted allegory of Liberty, greyhound(?) dog, and elderly man in Revolution period costume below; green painted vine border; enclosed under glass in deep, heavily molded, brown painted oval frame.
Credit Line:
Gift of E. G. Mahon
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
